Total Complaints
6 filings
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 F SERIES (LIGHT) is engine and engine cooling with 2 filings, followed by tires (1) and structure (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1999 F SERIES (LIGHT), and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150408FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FORD RECALL 11S21 GAS TANK STRAP RECALL PERFORMED AT LUCAS FORD IN BURLINTON NJ. THEY SAID THE STRAP PULLED THROUGH ROTTED FRAME AND FORD SAID BECAUSE THE RECALL ONLY SAYS THEY HAVE TO REPLACE RUSTED STRAPS THEY WILL NOT REPAIR. THEY TOLD THEM TO PUT NEW STRAPS ON LEAVING REAR ONE NOT CONNECTED. IF THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL THIS IS A FAIL AS MY TRUCK COULD STILL HAVE THE TANK DROP AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THIS IS THE SAME AS TOYOTA RECALL FOR POORLY TREATED FRAMES JUST FORD WAS ALLOWED TO ONLY REPLACE 20 DOLLARS STRAPS THAT PROBABLY AREN'T EVEN THE PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 105,321
20100325CrashFireVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RECALL ON FORD F 550 CRUISE FIRE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE INSIDE AND OUT WE HIT WALL LOTS OF INJURIES ON 2 PERSON
Mileage: 180,785
20100108ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I OWN A 1999 FORD F150, THE SPARKPLUG BLEW UP AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK. I HEARD A LOUD POP. *TR
Mileage: 227,000
20090630ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT ON FORD TRITON V8 ENGINE, 5.4 LITER. *TR
Mileage: 123,000
20030711STRUCTURE
THE PAINT AT ALL THE 'HEM' SEAMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS IS FAILING. *AK
Mileage: 20,000
20030210TIRES
THE RUBBER STEEL CORD BONDING WAS WEAK, WHICH RESULTED IN A TIRE BLOWOUT.*DT *JB
Compare 1999FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) have?▼
The 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and STRUCTURE.
Is the 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.